Pediatrics - Pulmonology Job at Cook Children's Physician Network in Fort Worth, TX

The Cook Children's Pulmonology department is seeking an additional member to join a well-established group of  8 pulmonologists and 2 sleep physicians.  Our group provides inpatient and consultative services at a 443 bed pediatric hospital which includes 33 PICU beds, 106 Level 4 NICU beds, 10 neuro ICU beds and 14 CVICU beds. The Pulmonology department runs a 16 bed technology dependent unit which is also connected to a neuro rehabilitation unit.  Our accredited CF center serves almost 200 pediatric patients with the assistance of 2 CF coordinators. Our CF TDN program is active with 2 research coordinators and a research assistant dedicated to us as well as the backing of a full research administration office.  Our accredited Sleep Center provides inpatient studies and has a 5 bed outpatient unit as well. Our sleep physicians and pulmonologists are also supported by a behavioral sleep psychologist. Multiple ancillary services are housed within our department which includes respiratory therapists, dietitians, social work, child life, and a clinical therapist.

Cook Children's offers a unique opportunity to care for patients in a private practice setting while still providing opportunities to educate medical students and participate in research. We serve the Fort Worth area as well 6 surrounding counties and parts of West Texas.  Fort Worth is a rapidly growing family-friendly city in North Texas with diverse cultural opportunities with a small-town feel.

Candidates must be board eligible/board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology and be able to secure an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Cook Children s Health Care System is one of the country s leading free standing integrated pediatric health care systems. Our skilled and dedicated clinicians combine the art of healing with the use of leading technology and collaboration to provide exceptional care for our patients.  Cook Children s records approximately one million patient encounters each year through its medical center, specialty and primary care offices, neighborhood clinics, outpatient settings and home health visits.

Cook Children s Medical Center is a tertiary care 443-bed pediatric hospital.  Cook Children s physicians enjoy a collegial relationship with more than 600 specialty and primary care pediatric providers.

Cook Children s Physician Network is the employed physician component of Cook Children s Health Care System, a pediatric system of care where physician leadership is fostered and physicians actively participate in the strategic goals as well as the mission of the organization.

Knowing that every child's life is sacred, it is the promise of Cook Children's to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury.